Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or simply enjoying a quiet dinner with family, grilling seafood offers a delightful and healthy way to make the most of the season. From succulent shrimp skewers to grilled whole fish packed with herbs, these recipes are simple to follow and guaranteed to impress.
Contents
- 1 Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
- 2 Spicy Grilled Squid
- 3 Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
- 4 Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter
- 5 Garlic Parmesan Grilled Lobster Tails
- 6 Grilled Clams with White Wine Butter
- 7 Grilled Japanese Eel (Unagi Kabayaki)
- 8 Honey Soy Grilled Tuna Steaks
- 9 Grilled Oysters with Herb Butter
- 10 Grilled Halibut with Citrus Salsa
- 11 Grilled Whole Branzino with Lemon and Herbs
- 12 Grilled Prawns with Garlic Lemon Butter
- 13 Grilled Octopus with Olive Oil and Lemon
- 14 Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter
- 15 Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
- 16 Grilled Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter
- 17 Grilled Calamari with Lemon and Herbs
- 18 Grilled Scallops with Bacon
- 19 Grilled Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce
- 20 Grilled Scallops with Lemon Garlic Butter
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Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Marinate shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley for 30 minutes. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Spicy Grilled Squid
Toss cleaned squid in a marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Grill over high heat for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly charred. Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt and chopped parsley before serving.
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Mango Salsa
Season mahi-mahi fillets with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Top with a fresh mango salsa made from diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of chili powder.
Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky. Serve with a dollop of homemade dill butter made from softened butter, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, and a pinch of garlic powder.
Garlic Parmesan Grilled Lobster Tails
Split lobster tails down the middle and brush with a mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Grill over medium heat, flesh side down, for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred. Serve with extra garlic butter on the side.
Grilled Clams with White Wine Butter
Place clams on the grill over high heat, cooking until they open. In a saucepan, melt butter with minced garlic, white wine, and chopped parsley. Pour the butter mixture over the grilled clams and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Grilled Japanese Eel (Unagi Kabayaki)
Brush eel fillets with a glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, basting with the glaze frequently until the eel is cooked through and slightly crispy. Serve with steamed rice and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Honey Soy Grilled Tuna Steaks
Marinate tuna steaks in a mixture of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and minced ginger for 15 minutes. Grill over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until seared on the outside but still pink inside. Serve with a drizzle of the reserved marinade.
Grilled Oysters with Herb Butter
Shuck oysters and top each with a dollop of herb butter made from softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon zest. Grill oysters in their shells over medium-high heat until the butter is bubbling and the oysters are just cooked through.
Grilled Halibut with Citrus Salsa
Season halibut fillets with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky. Top with a refreshing citrus salsa made from orange and grapefruit segments, red onion, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice.
Grilled Whole Branzino with Lemon and Herbs
Stuff whole branzino with lemon slices, fresh thyme, and rosemary. Rub the outside with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 7-8 minutes per side until the skin is crispy and the flesh is cooked through. Serve with extra lemon wedges.
Grilled Prawns with Garlic Lemon Butter
Toss prawns in a mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Serve with extra garlic lemon butter for dipping.
Grilled Octopus with Olive Oil and Lemon
Boil octopus until tender, then marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Grill over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until charred. Slice and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Grilled Mussels with Garlic Butter
Place mussels on the grill over high heat, cooking until they open. In a saucepan, melt butter with minced garlic, white wine, and chopped parsley. Pour the garlic butter over the grilled mussels and serve with crusty bread.
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Marinate salmon fillets in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a touch of sugar for 30 minutes. Grill over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until the salmon is cooked through and slightly caramelized. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Grilled Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter
Marinate scallops in olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped herbs for 15 minutes. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Serve with a drizzle of lemon herb butter.
Grilled Calamari with Lemon and Herbs
Toss cleaned calamari in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped oregano. Grill over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred and tender. Serve with extra lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Grilled Scallops with Bacon
Wrap each scallop with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Grill over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until the scallops are cooked through and the bacon is crispy. Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Grilled Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce
Marinate shrimp in olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Serve with a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce made from parsley, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
Grilled Scallops with Lemon Garlic Butter
Toss scallops in a mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Serve with a drizzle of the lemon garlic butter and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
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